Public
Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program


General Information

new PEOSH Training Catalog [pdf 147KB]
This catalog contains a listing of the occupational health training programs (available free of charge). Please note that special training programs may be developed upon request.

new Occupational Health Service: Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2007 [pdf 2.5MB]

updated PEOSH’s Consultation Services

new PEOSH Indoor Air Quality Standard

new Protecting Emergency Medical Services Workers from Airborne Infectious Diseases: A Step-by-Step Guide and Model Respiratory Protection Program for Using N-95, N-99 and N-100 Disposable Particulate Respirators.

  • Step-by-Step Guide [PDF 6.6MB]
  • Model Respiratory Protection Program [PDF 7MB] [Word 1.2MB]
  • Training Presentation for EMS Personnel [PDF 174K] [ppt 219k]

new Clinical Guidelines for Adults Exposed to the World Trade Center Disaster [pdf File Size 555KB], published by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, covers a range of medical topics and is to assist health providers in identifying, evaluating, treating, and referring patients that were exposed during and after 9/11.

new Health & Safety Information for Emergency Response - Internet Links [PDF File Size 107KB]
A listing of Internet Web page links to health and safety information that may be useful in preparing guidance documents for local Offices of Emergency Management (OEM) and emergency responders.

Healthy Schools Web site
The Healthy School Facility Environments Web site was developed for parents, students, school staff, administrators, architects, engineers, and contractors. It contains important information about preventing, identifying, and controlling health and safety hazards in school buildings.

Hazard Communication Standard - Public Employers’ and Employees’ Frequently Asked Questions [PDF File Size 63KB].

Also available ...

Computer Workstation Guidelines, formerly Video Display Terminal Guidelines, is now available in hard copy only. You may request a copy of the document using our online Educational Materials Order Form, or by calling the PEOSH Program at (609) 984-1863.

PEOSH Training Catalog (PDF File Size: 147 KB)
This catolog contains a listing of the occupational safety and health training programs available from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Occupational Safety and Health Training Unit and the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, PEOSH Program. Please note that special training programs may be developed upon request.

PEOSH’s Consultation Services
The PEOSH Consultation Project provides free, on-site evaluations of potential occupational health hazards to public employers. The services are confidential and no citations are issued for violations identified during a consultation. Click here for more details.

Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program
Download: Microsoft Word file (File size 373 KB) or PDF file (File size 129 KB). To assist fire departments in complying with the PEOSH Respiratory Protection Standard requirements, we have updated this Model Program. The revised PEOSH Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) was adopted on September 21, 1998, with a compliance date of March 21, 1999. At the same time, the PEOSH Standards for Firefighters (N.J.A.C. 12:100-10.10) were amended.

Guidelines for Occupational Safety and Health Programs
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist public sector employers in setting up an Occupational Safety and Health Program in their workplaces.

How to File a Complaint
Any employee, group of employees or employee representative who believes that a violation of a health or safety standard exists, or that an imminent danger exists, may request an inspection by completing a PEOSH complaint form.

Publications

Activities Under the PEOSH Act

Related Web Sites

Contact Information

Overview

Program Manager: Eric Beckhusen

Phone:  (609) 984-1863

e-mail:    peosh@doh.state.nj.us

The Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Program has the responsibility to implement the Department of Health and Senior Services' (NJDHSS) mandate under the 1984 New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Act.

This mandate is to develop and enforce occupational health standards for public employees throughout the State, and to encourage employers and employees in their efforts to improve the working environment.

The PEOSH Act is administered by two departments, they are:

NJDHSS: The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services investigates complaints regarding health hazards in the workplace. To obtain more information call (609) 984-1863.

NJDLWD: The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development investigates complaints regarding safety hazards in the workplace. In addition, NJDLWD is responsible for administering and enforcing the Act throughout the State. Click here to learn more about NJDLWD PEOSH Program or call (609) 633-3896.

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